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Jul 28

Insights: Updates in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Written by Tatiana Vazquez De Los Santos, MD, and C. Peony Khoo, MD Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) – defined as 2 or more spontaneous pregnancy losses – has a prevalence of at least 2%.1 Discrepancies exist between couples’ and medical professionals’ perceptions of pregnancy loss.2 For example, couples surveyed in one study out of Denmark…

Jun 23

Insights: Medication Abortion 14 to 20 Weeks

Written by Libby Wetterer, MD and Gabriele Ruzgas, MD Medication abortion accounts for approximately 65% of abortions in the United States.1 Most U.S. clinicians who provide medication abortion do so through 12 weeks gestation, though medication abortion can be used later in pregnancy. Data shows that up to 24 weeks fetal expulsion rates are 90%…

Jun 23

Birth Control Across the Gender Spectrum

This resource explains different birth control methods for people across the gender spectrum, with a focus on the effects of different forms of birth control on those taking gender-affirming hormones such as testosterone.  Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 6.7  

Jun 16

Contraceptive Pearl: Understanding the Differences Between Combined and Progestin-only Oral Contraceptives

Written by Sairah Cherian, Pharm.D. and Regina Ginzburg, Pharm.D., CDCES, BC-ADM Combined oral contraceptives (COC) consist of an estrogen and progestin and work synergistically to prevent pregnancy. Progestin is the main component of contraception and suppresses ovulation by decreasing luteinizing hormone. It also thickens the cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration, and thins the uterine lining…

May 26

Insights: Keeping Pregnant Patients Safe Amid State-Sponsored Violence

Written by rachna vanjani, md As we witness the rise of authoritarianism and state-sponsored violence, it is important for reproductive health clinicians to recognize forms of systemic oppression and how they affect care for pregnant people in our communities. State-sponsored violence against pregnant people uses legal, police, and institutional systems to control, punish, or force…